HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST

About the company

Thurston County

Government administration · 1,001 to 5,000 employees

What you'll do

• Provide guidance and assistance to hiring managers on the recruitment and job‑offer processes to ensure compliance with county policies, procedures, and applicable employment regulations, and to promote legally sound, nondiscriminatory hiring practices. Serves as the department’s lead staff for recruitment activities and provides guidance on day-to-day matters.
• Administer the county’s recruitment software system, including posting job requisitions, troubleshooting user issues, monitoring system workflows, and participating in system testing and process improvements.
• Developing or overseeing the review of reclassification requests and developing new or updating classification specifications.
• Conducting objective workplace investigations into claims of harassment or discrimination by gathering and evaluating relevant information, assessing evidence, compiling thorough documentation, drafting clear and comprehensive investigative reports, and developing recommendations for appropriate action.
• Partnering with managers to address performance issues, allegations of misconduct, and advising on the disciplinary process, including application of just cause and progressive discipline and drafting of disciplinary letters.
• Interpreting and providing consultation on union labor agreements, personnel policies, and federal and state employment laws.
• Work Environment: Quiet office setting, sitting at a personal computer majority of the day. The duty station for this position is in Olympia, WA.
• Flexible Schedule: Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Specific schedule may be negotiated.
• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or trainings or attend onsite investigations.
• Customer Interactions: Daily interaction via phone, in-person, and virtual with Thurston County staff and the public.
• Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle.
• Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visit Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans for more information.
• Paid Leave: Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays.
• Flexible Work Schedules: Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
• Deferred Compensation: The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: This is a federal program which allows full-time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Bachelor's degree in business, psychology, public administration or related field. Additional experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
• Three years of applicable experience in a human resources discipline.
• Ability to utilize a personal computer and related software packages to perform word processing, analysis, information retrieval and tracking.
• Current Washington State Driver’s License or have obtained an appropriate accommodation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal employment guidelines and HR best practices.
• Strong analytical abilities, including compiling, interpreting, and presenting information to support sound decision‑making.
• Knowledge of public-sector labor laws, including disciplinary processes, including just cause and progressive discipline principles.
• Exceptional skill in managing complex, confidential, and sensitive issues with discretion and professional judgment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex information and provide expert advice.
• Critical‑thinking and problem‑solving abilities, including assessing risk and recommending effective, appropriate corrective actions.
• Not represented by a union
• Eligible for benefits
• Not eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter

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